In the article "the use and abuse of psychedelic drugs" Daniel X. Freedman describes the effects of psychedelic drugs such as lsd, acid, and shrooms. He also explains how it impacts the brain of the user. For example long term psychoses and ranges of confusional states and depression. Then to go on and explain how psychedelic drugs can affect your behavior. He then goes into explain the possible abuse of the drug and how it works. Though in this article he explains the harmful effects of psychedelic drugs he does explain the value of them. All though these drugs can have a bad effect on the brain and can be abused they have good effects like for example aesthetic appreciation. Freedman also explores why or what are people's motives to doing psychedelic drugs. Although Freedman does inform us that psychedelic drugs can have harmful effects, his overall point is that you should be knowledgeable about psychedelic drugs to then appreciate psychedelic trips. Psychedelic drugs though they can be harmful have many positive effects on individuals if used the proper way.
Humans have always had an interest in other realms, realities, and dimensions. Since early times people have been trying to study the universe and how we as a people got here and what is our purpose. Using psychedelic drugs can make that "other reality" seem real. While under the influence of these drugs psychologists have grown interested in how people see insight into other realms. When taking psychedelic drugs you have a brief "ego disruption" (6) and the loss of self that you experience is what makes psychedelic drugs so powerful. But these powerful effects come with consequences. The use of LSD can cause long term psychosis to confusional states and depression, but on the maybe brighter side you can experience varieties of religious or spiritual insight. These effects are all mental and can be good or bad.
Drug Abuse Drug Abuse is generally defined as the use of a drug with such frequency that the user has physical or mental harm or it impairs social abilities. ... Second, the user finds it difficult to stop using the drug. ... The drug use is considered normal. ... The drug is used daily. ... Drug abuse is a serious problem, but through treatment and therapy, it can be overcome. ...
LSD, which is commonly known as "acid", is a semisynthetic psychedelic drug well known for its psychological effects including an altered sense of time, spiritual experiences, and an altered thinking process. ... " (Smith, 2008) According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Report Series, "Classic hallucinogens are thought to produce their perception-altering effects by acting on neural circuits in the brain that use the neurotransmitter serotonin. ... Throughout the 40s, 50s, and 60s, many psychiatrists used LSD and other hallucinogenic drugs as a form of therapy,...
Abuse of Alcohol and Drugs These days many students consume alcohol and drugs. ... Family problems, social problems, the bad clique, physical and mental abuses are small part of what the students that take drugs are associated with. ... Psychedelic drugs make evident what already exists within the human mind. ... The cost of illegal substances use is high. ... Even though the modern world gives us opportunities to live a good life, many people do not use that chance because the drugs do not let them. ...
Definition The use of illicit or illegal drugs or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are indicated or in a manner or in quantities other than directed. History of Drug Abuse Humans have used drugs of one sort or another for thousands of years. ... The act dealt with prevention and treatment of drug abuse as well as control of drug traffic. ... Types of Abused Substances There are many levels of substance abuse and many kinds of drugs, some of them readily accepted by society. ... See also drug addiction and drug abuse...
Drug Abuse Drug Abuse is generally defined as the use of a drug with such frequency that the user has physical or mental harm or it impairs social abilities. ... An example is the hallucinogens, such as PCP and LSD, which produce unusual mental states such as psychedelic visions. ... The drug use is considered normal. ... The drug is used daily. ... Drug abuse is a serious problem, but through treatment and therapy, it can be overcome. ...
Many have smoked marijuana to experience the drug's psychedelic effects, while others use the drug to treat various illnesses and pain. ... The legalization of this drug for medical purposes can only lead to future drug addiction, negative side effects, and susceptibility to further damage through recreational use. ... She gives a well known example of celebrities and drug use, most recently, the legal problems of Robert Downey Jr. ... With this in mind, it is far more conceivable to force treatment on drug abusers, rather than consenting to their demands by legalizing marijuana, or any o...
Drug abusers find the sense of pleasure is quite easy to obtain through drug usage. ... This causes the drug user to continue to abuse. ... No psychedelic disturbances were noticed so it was shelved until 1943 when he accidentally ingested the LSD. ... Many artists, actors, and film producers believed their works have been helped due to the psychedelic experiences while using LSD. ... This chemical when consumed gives the feeling of a mild euphoria, which some call a "high As a psychedelic recreational drug, marijuana is either eaten or smoked. ...
What are the uses of this drug? ... But can be abused by others that do not have a terminal condition, but for their own personal feelings that are not directly related to an illness until getting addicted to this drug. ... There are two forms of this drug, which are used. ... There are some common street names used for the drug. ... It is a psychedelic amphetamine that has the ability to produce strong feelings of comfort, empathy, and connection to others. ...
Introduction Earth's inhabitants have used drugs for their eclectic properties for thousands and thousands of years. Although their use was once mainly for medicinal purposes, the abuse of drugs for recreational purposes has taken a stronghold on today's society [ CITATION The02 l 1033 ]. With the rise in drug abuse has come new methods and combinations of using the drugs. ... As aforementioned, recreational drug use has started becoming more prevalent in the younger ages. ... Cocaine is a drug with an extremely high potential for addiction and abuse. ...
